Big day!

This week has been a bit crazy this week. I have been working alot lately. Which is really good. We just ended another six weeks of school. Trying to plan Thanksgiving this year. Got to the point where I was seriously thinking about just going to eat out on Thanksgiving. Yes, I know there are no left overs. But the hassle, drama etc. Especially with me working the night before.

Then it hit me. As much as I may want to be a little on the lazy side. The kids love this holiday. They love the time with family. In fact I suggested one year we go to New york city and see the Macy parade. They said they didn't want to miss Thanksgiving with their family. So Thanksgiving is on at my house.


Saturday was an exciting day at our house. Eve had all region for choir. First time competing in it. I never did this competition when I was growing up so I am not sure exactly how it works. She went and performed her solo and whatever else they have you do. Saturday night she called me while she was babysitting and asked if I could go look on the list at the school to see what the results were. So on the way to take Malcolm, Cole and Sarah to the dance we went by there. I had butterflies in my stomach for her. She already performed it so why the butterflies? In the dark we scrolled through the names on the list. So many names. We almost missed it. Then we went by schools. And there she was. I almost cried. I know I jumped up and down in excitement. Good thing there wasn't anyone around. But Malcolm and I called her to tell her and then tell her who else was on the list. As Malcolm and I finished you should have seen us running to the car all excited. Malcolm jumping over benches. Me well no I passed on that one.

But seriously I was literally fighting back the tears. I was so well... I really couldn't explain the feeling. I was so proud of her. And excited for her accomplishment. Being only in 7th grade. The change between last year and now. Her confidence was much higher than it was last year. First the beginning of the year when she found out that she was in the advanced choir and thinking they made a mistake that on the first day of school the teacher would realize her mistake and change her.Last year when she was scared to sing in front of the middle school teacher to try out for choir. To now... To sing by herself in front of judges and to make all-region. Today she had my mom take her back to the school to see the list again. They found out she actually made the Advance mixed choir. OH my goodness! She was Grandma was super excited about it but I didn't understand why. The impact hasn't hit her. She is excited that she made it but I don't know if she reallized the accomplishment it was. Tomorrow she will find out what chair she made. That I guess is important. She and I talked about it. Whether 1st or 40th. She made it!

Good job Eve! As I sat in Young women's next to her and listened to her sing. I was amazed at the beautiful voice that was coming out of her. What a talent to have!

Alex did the flag ceremony at school for Veteran's day. I heard it was a big success. All decked out in his scout uniform.